Benefits Of Lemon Tea (with Ginger, Honey, Turmeric And Garlic)

Lemon is a very versatile fruit, which can be used for seasoning, to prepare desserts, juices and teas. Being rich in vitamin C, regular consumption of lemon promotes healing, improves the immune system, helps detoxify the body and prevent premature aging, improving the appearance of skin and hair. 

In addition to this, lemon tea has diuretic properties that help to deflate the body and improve fluid retention; as well as promote weight loss because it is rich in antioxidants. Some examples of lemon tea recipes are:

1. Tea with lemon peel

Benefits of lemon tea (with ginger, honey, turmeric and garlic)

This tea contains the essential oils of lemon, which have a purifying effect, besides being pleasant to drink after a meal, for example. 

Ingredients

  • Half a glass of water;
  • 3 cm of lemon peel.

    • How to prepare

    Boil the water and then add the lemon peel, which should be finely cut to completely remove the white part. Cover for a few minutes and drink warm and unsweetened. See what are the health benefits of lemon.

    2. Lemon, ginger and honey tea

    Lemon tea with ginger also helps to relieve nasal congestion, sore throat and chills. In addition, it is excellent for improving digestion and nausea. 

    Ingredients

  • 3 teaspoons grated fresh ginger root
  • 500 mL water;
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice;
  • 1 tablespoon honey.

    • How to prepare

    Boil the ginger in a covered pot for about 10 minutes, then remove from heat, strain and add the lemon juice and honey. You can drink it several times a day. Learn about the health benefits of ginger. 

    3. Lemon and garlic tea

    Lemon and garlic, together, are an excellent natural option for the flu, because in addition to the properties of lemon and due to the presence of garlic, this juice has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory action, which helps to improve blood circulation and reduce headaches. 

    Ingredients

  • 3 cloves of garlic;
  • 1 tablespoon of honey;
  • 1/2 lemon;
  • 1 cup of water.

    • How to prepare

    Crush the garlic cloves, add them in a pot along with the water and boil for 5 minutes. Then, add half a squeezed lemon and honey and drink warm. Learn about other health benefits of garlic. 

    4. Lemon tea with turmeric

    Ingredients

  • Juice of 1/2 lemon;
  • A piece of lemon peel;
  • 1 tablespoon of honey;
  • 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric tea;
  • A pinch of cayenne pepper (optional);
  • 1 cup of water.

    • How to prepare

    Place all the ingredients in a pot, wait for them to boil and remove from the heat. Add the tablespoon of honey and drink when lukewarm. Learn about the health benefits of turmeric. 

    See the video below for all the health benefits of lemon:

    Lemon is really an important ingredient to be always present in the kitchen, not only for its versatility and delicious taste, but mainly for its nutritional value and health benefits.

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